NovelTags Chapter 222
Chapter 222
Early April 1937.
Zhang Xueming came to the Dalian Shipyard.
Because today, in the largest shipyard in China, there is a very heavyweight big guy about to be launched.
Since construction began in 1935.
The only 100,000-ton Huaxia class battleship, the Huaxia, will be launched at the Dalian Shipyard today.
This super battleship has been on the ground since construction began.
It has attracted the attention of the world's powers.
In terms of the current shipbuilding capabilities of various countries.
Even on the English and American side.
They can't build a 100,000-ton super battleship.
One of the main factors is the national treasure grade die forging press.
At present, Huaxia has successfully developed and equipped a series of die forging presses.
There are also large forging presses such as hydraulic presses and hydraulic presses.
Among them, the largest die forging press has reached more than 60,000 tons.
For example, the barrels, armor belts, decks, etc. of this super battleship all need to use this class of giant die forging presses.
So other countries simply do not have the capacity to build super battleships of this class at the moment.
Another point is the ship's power system.
At present, countries do not have a military ship power system that can drive 100,000-ton warships.
When Zhang Xueming looked up at the super battleship on the slipway.
His eyes couldn't help but emit admiration.
Perhaps it will be the only 100,000-ton super battleship in human history.
It is also destined to be 29 down in history.
Although the time of battleships has passed.
But it still can't suppress its dazzling light.
Its appearance will surely cause the world to shake.
And it is also the culmination of Chinese shipbuilding technology.
All kinds of high-tech and black technologies are used on this super battleship.
This also leads to its increasing cost.
Just such a ship, before it began to outfitting, has already cost 200 million RMB.
You must know that the construction of a Midway-class aircraft carrier only needs 80 million RMB.
The total cost of this super battleship is expected to reach the level of 300 million.
Compared with the beginning of the design, the design drawings of this battleship have also been updated many times.
Because technology is developing too fast.
A lot of things need to be updated on an ad hoc basis, which is why it's getting more expensive.
However, it is mainly electronic equipment.
Its powertrain has also undergone a major update.
As a power system capable of driving a 100,000-ton warship.
The power requirements for it are very high.
It adopts a propulsion device with four shafts and four oars.
A total of 8 heavy oil boilers and 4 super steam turbines.
The power of a single unit can reach 80,000 horsepower.
The total power reached 320,000 horses.
That's 70,000 more than the original 250,000 horses.
This is perhaps the most powerful steam turbine in human history.
Only the size of a 100,000-ton super battleship can accommodate it.
It is designed with a standard displacement of 96,000 tons.
It is estimated that its full load displacement will reach about 102,000 tons.
It is also a veritable 100,000-ton super battleship.
With such strong power.
It is designed to float around 35 knots at a maximum speed.
The range is expected to be around 10,000 nautical miles.
The thickness in terms of armor is beyond doubt.
In particular, its underwater mine-protection armor and watertight cabins were strengthened.
One of the most shocking is undoubtedly its main gun.
It will be equipped with the largest caliber naval gun in human history.
Its caliber reached 500 mm.
The power is naturally unquestionable.
Compared to the 406 mm caliber naval gun, the power is greatly improved.
In the case of trials on land platforms.
Its maximum firing range can reach 50 km.
Under the control of radar and fire control systems, its firing accuracy is still very high.
In addition to the main gun.
It will also be armed with 12 high-level dual-purpose guns of 152 mm caliber.
40 anti-aircraft guns of 60 mm caliber.
It will also be equipped with three anti-aircraft missiles.
They are the JK-120 crossbow anti-aircraft missile responsible for long-range air defense.
JK does not mean JK uniform, but an abbreviation for ship air.
Its maximum combat range can reach 120 km.
The second is the JK-32 Falcon short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile.
The maximum firing range is 32 km.
The third is the JK-20 Arm Bow short-range anti-aircraft missile.
The maximum firing range is 20 km.
These three missiles will serve as the fleet's near, medium and far air defense network.
And the Huaxia super battleship with its huge size.
The amount of equipment is still very large.
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It is also equipped with two triple heavy anti-ship missile launchers in the bow and stern of the ship.
In terms of firepower, this super battleship is undoubtedly formidable.
There are also various models of very advanced radars.
For example, air search radar, sea search radar, navigation radar, fire control radar, etc.
At the same time, it is also equipped with the Navy's self-developed tactical data link system.
Just to operate such a super battleship, it takes about 3200 people.
Its comprehensive combat strength is even in the face of Wuyue-class battleships.
It's all crushing.
In addition to these, there is another point about this Huaxia super battleship that is very noteworthy.
That's the helicopter hangar at the stern of its ship.
The battleship had already eliminated the hydraulic catapult system and seaplanes.
In its place were helicopters.
A total of four Navy-20 helicopters developed by the Navy will be carried on board.
This helicopter can be said to be already a complete body of a helicopter.
Because it is not equipped with a piston engine like the Z-5 helicopter.
Rather, a turboshaft engine.
The power of a single unit reached 1400 shaft horsepower.
It was actually developed on the basis of the Army's Z-20 general-purpose tactical transport aircraft.
The parts of the two helicopters are about 80% common.
This helicopter has also been equipped in the navy, land and air forces.
Replace the Z-5 transport helicopter, which has completely lagged behind in performance.
The performance of this helicopter is still very good.
The maximum speed can reach 220 km/h.
The maximum take-off weight is 4.5 tons, the deadweight is 1.8 tons, and the range is 500 kilometers.
It mainly provides reconnaissance, anti-submarine, transportation and other functions for the fleet.
"Boom....."
With the entry of this super battleship into the water.
It set off earth-shattering waves on the sea.
The surface of the sea is like a piece of paper, pressed into a concave shape.
The scene of its successful launch was also filmed.
Such a big happy event.
Huaxia's official media must have hyped it up.
Continuing to say, the attention of all countries was focused on the battleships.
Although the development of aircraft carriers has become more and more valued by countries.
But the position of the battleship remained strong.
In addition to fooling countries.
Its appearance can also show all countries China's powerful shipbuilding capabilities.
After all, it can be completed from design and construction to launching in three years.
This kind of speed is shocking enough.
510 The next day, the news of the successful launch of the super battleship Huaxia made headlines in the newspapers.
When the news spread.
It was expected to set off waves at home and abroad.
Everyone at home and abroad was shocked by this super battleship.
And the Huaxia side also released some data on this super battleship.
For example, it has a standard displacement of up to 96,000 tons.
For example, it is armed with 9 naval guns of 500 mm caliber.
All walks of life in the country cheered for the launch of this super battleship.
Although aircraft carriers are the trend, in this era, battleships are truly strategic-level weapons.
For the deterrent power of other countries.
Aircraft carriers are currently not comparable to battleships.
Although the aircraft carrier is very powerful, it is indeed the future sea hegemon.
But the shock and deterrence brought by battleships is even greater.
This is one of the main reasons why Zhang Xueming and the Navy spent so much money to build this super battleship.
At this moment, the national self-confidence and pride of the Chinese people directly exploded.
The improvement in self-confidence of the people is very enormous.
After all, its appearance means that the status of the world's first ship is unshakable.
Far thought in the early 30s.
Huaxia could not even take a battleship of more than 5000 tons.
And now only five or six years have passed.
Even a 100,000-ton super battleship was launched.
Just when both domestic and foreign are boiling over this super battleship.
Zhang Xueming went to another 300,000-ton dry dock to observe the new super warship.
At present, this super battleship is still in the keel laying stage.
And it is also the first self-developed supercarrier of the Huaxia Navy.